Peru Solo Travel Guide for Women Travelling to Peru Alone

Machu Picchu in Peru - Peru Solo Travel Guide

I adored Peru. I spent about three months exploring this beautiful country alone, mostly early on in my solo trip to South America. Peru is vast, and many visitors underestimate the distances required to travel between key places to visit in Peru. However, with this Peru solo travel guide, you’ll have everything you need to […]

The Perfect Cusco Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Days in Cusco Peru

Cusco Cathedral - 2 Day Cusco Itinerary

Wondering what to do in Cusco Peru?  If you are travelling to Peru, you should definitely visit Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.  Evidence of Inca culture is everywhere in this fascinating city, and it is the base for most people going to Machu Picchu.  However, before attempting the trek to Machu Picchu, I highly […]

11 Incredible Day Trips from Cusco Peru

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - a mountain with layers of different coloured rock - One of the Best Day Trips from Cusco Peru

Spending a few days in Cusco Peru?  Many people plan a trip to Cusco just for Machu Picchu, but there is so much to explore here!  As well as plenty of things to do in Cusco, there are a lot of places to visit in the Sacred Valley – many of which you can explore […]

Backpacking Peru Travel Guide

The ruins of Machu Picchu Peru with the mountain of Huayna Picchu in the background - Backpacking Peru Travel Guide for Backpackers

Peru is a magical destination, deserving its place on anyone’s bucket list.  Most people come to see one of the new wonders of the world – Machu Picchu – but Peru is so much more than Machu Picchu.  Backpacking Peru is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, so prepare yourself for one hell of a ride with this […]

The Best Things to do in Lima Peru

The Best Things to do in Lima Peru - View of Barranco and the Beaches in Lima from the Air

Whilst Machu Picchu remains the reason why many people choose to come to Peru, it is in fact Lima that is one of the best places to visit in Peru, with many top-rated things to see and do here. In this article, we’ll cover 6 of the very best things to do in Lima, and […]

Hiking in Peru – The Ultimate Guide

huayhuash trek - Hiking in Peru

Peru is an incredibly diverse country that has some of the best hiking and trekking routes in the world.  In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know about hiking in Peru, from where to find awe-inspiring multi-day Peru treks, top tips for hikes in Peru, what hiking equipment you might need, the best […]

What is the Boleto Turistico Cusco Tourist Ticket & Why Do you Need It?

Indigenous Art in Cusco Peru - Boleto Turistico Cusco Tourist Ticket

If you are coming to Peru to visit Machu Picchu, it is a good idea to spend a few days in Cusco to explore the city and acclimatize to the altitude before taking on any treks or more strenuous activities.  If you want to visit the archaeological sites around Cusco, you will need the Boleto […]

The Best Hikes in Peru – Hikes & Treks in Peru You Will Love

The Lares Trek Peru - The best Hikes in Peru

Peru is one of the best countries in the world for hiking and trekking.  Hiking in Peru you will discover vast mountain ranges and deep canyons, stunning snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes as well as the ruins of ancient civilisations.  There aren’t many countries in the world which can match the variety and beauty of […]

Cusco Travel Guide: Things to do in Cusco Peru

Make sure you acclimatize to the altitude before hiking in Peru

Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire and was also known as the bellybutton of the World. Evidence of Inca culture is everywhere, but tourism is big business here and can be overwhelming!  I’ve put together this backpacking Cusco travel guide to help you to figure out what to do in Cusco to experience […]

Trekking to Laguna 69 Huaraz Peru

Laguna 69 Huaraz Peru - Hiking in Peru

I was excited about my Laguna 69 trek from Huaraz Peru.  Laguna 69 may seem like an odd name but there are so many lakes and lagoons around Huaraz that they ran out of names and resorted to numbers instead.  The name Laguna 69 may raise an eyebrow among the smutty minded, but this stunning […]